A man came to Sahl bin Sa`d and said, "This is so-and-so," meaning the Governor of Medina, "He is
calling `Ali bad names near the pulpit." Sahl asked, "What is he saying?" He (i.e. the man) replied,
"He calls him (i.e. `Ali) Abu Turab." Sahl laughed and said, "By Allah, none but the Prophet (ﷺ) called
him by this name and no name was dearer to `Ali than this." So I asked Sahl to tell me more, saying,
"O Abu `Abbas! How (was this name given to `Ali)?" Sahl said, "`Ali went to Fatima and then came
out and slept in the Mosque. The Prophet (ﷺ) asked Fatima, "Where is your cousin?" She said, "In the
Mosque." The Prophet (ﷺ) went to him and found that his (i.e. `Ali's) covering sheet had slipped of his
back and dust had soiled his back. The Prophet (ﷺ) started wiping the dust off his back and said twice,
"Get up! O Abu Turab (i.e. O. man with the dust).
Narrated by Narrated Abu Hazim:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the issue of unjust killing, stating that any unjust murder carries a burden for the first son of Adam. This statement serves as a powerful reminder of the grave consequences of violence and the moral responsibility that comes with human actions.
Modern Application
This hadith emphasizes the importance of justice and accountability in society. In modern life, it encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and the impact they have on others, fostering a culture of peace and responsibility.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Community and Moral Responsibility because it underscores the collective impact of individual actions on society and the ethical obligations we hold towards one another.
